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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He added that the Los Angeles County District Attorney has received a criminal investigation for review from his department and Police Officers Standards and Training for the state have been informed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In his opening statement, Gates said he never witnessed Epstein engaged in ongoing criminal conduct, nor had any indication of it.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. I never went to his island, his ranch or his Florida home,” Gates said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“They don’t necessarily weigh evidence, proof in the same way as a criminal court.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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